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Counseling Center

Welcome to the Counseling Center

Statement from Counseling Center staff

We, at the University of Washington Counseling Center, express our grief, sorrow, anger and compassion to all those who have been impacted by racial injustice that is occurring across our nation. These tragedies reflect a longstanding and entrenched history of structural and systemic injustice that we condemn and are dedicated to addressing. While these tragedies can be traumatizing for all of us, we recognize that they are especially injurious to members of our Black and African-American community. Our hearts are with the thousands of protestors who have marched on Seattle and throughout our country to denounce police brutality and bring awareness to the Black Lives Matter movement. Anti-blackness is a deeply rooted force of oppression in this country and dismantling systemic racism will require each of us to do our part. As a center we are committed to working internally and in connection with campus partners to address these issues.

As a mental health service, UWCC is committed to affirming and providing care for all of our students who have been directly or vicariously impacted by racial trauma. In the aftermath of experiencing or witnessing trauma, it is normal to experience a range of feelings and emotions, such as shock, fear, sadness, anger, helplessness or guilt. We encourage you to contact our office if you (or someone you know) would like support with coping and healing. Additionally, and in collaboration with the Ethnic Cultural Center, we are working on programming and resources to support our students and campus community. Please refer to our website and blog for more resources, including resources for Black students, students who identify as Non-Black People of Color, as well as White students.

We affirm the humanity of all Black and African-American communities, while also committing ourselves to anti-racist policies and practices. We see you, we hear you, and we stand with you.


COVID-19 Update: The Counseling Center is providing all services via secure Zoom. Please call 206.543.1240 during regular business hours to access services.

The UW Counseling Center provides a safe, inclusive environment to help you explore the challenges of life and learning through:

  • Counseling (individual, group, career and crisis)
  • Consultation with faculty, staff and parents who have concerns about a student
  • Workshops and invited presentations

These services are provided at no charge to currently-enrolled, degree-seeking UW students thanks to support by the Services and Activities Fee.

Counseling Center

Phone
206.543.1240

Physical Address
401 Schmitz Hall

Hours

M, W, Th, F: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
T: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Doctoral Internship Program

Our training program assists interns in expanding their knowledge and increasing their expertise in counseling with a diverse student population.

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Additional information

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How to Schedule An Appointment

The Counseling Center is providing all services via secure Zoom. Only University of Washington students are eligible for services at the Counseling Center. If you have questions about eligibility, click here.

 

For students physically in the state of Washington, your first appointment via secure Zoom will be an opportunity to discuss your current concerns and work with you to develop a collaborative plan for next steps. These steps may include effective coping strategies, a follow-up appointment, or referral to other resources. You will receive an email the day before your appointment with a link to the Zoom meeting and instructions on how to complete forms required for your appointment. We ask that you complete these forms no later than one hour before your appointment. (If you haven’t completed your forms by then, one of our staff members will contact you at the number you provided upon scheduling. If the forms are not complete by 30 minutes before the scheduled appointment, we will need to reschedule it.) To get the most out of your appointment, please use a private location.

For students who are physically out of state and/or for any student who is in crisis, UW has partnered with My SSP to give students access to real-time, confidential mental health and crisis intervention support, 24/7 and in multiple languages. There are several ways to connect:

  • Phone: Call 1.866.743.7732
    • (If calling from outside the US or Canada, dial 001.416.380.6578).
  • Online chat: Chat with a My SSP counselor on the My SSP website or on the My SSP app (Apple App Store | Google Play)

We highly recommend that you download the My SSP app (Apple App Store | Google Play) to have the full range of services at your fingertips any time.

For more information about our crisis services, please refer to our Crisis Services page.

 

If you would like a copy of the consent documents you signed for your first appointment, here is our Informed Consent and our Informed Consent for Telemental Health.

 

NOTE: For more information about our crisis services, please refer to our Crisis Services page.

 

Individual counseling

We provide short-term counseling, averaging 4-6 sessions. These are scheduled based on your availability and need. While you may seek counseling for a variety of reasons, some topics appropriate for short-term counseling include:

  • Managing mood and thoughts
  • Navigating life transitions
  • Relationship support
  • Managing time and academic stress
  • Identity development and self-advocacy

Workshops and invited presentations

Check back in to get information on our planned workshops being offered remotely!

Please visit the Training Page for a full list of trainings offered by the Counseling Center and other campus partners.  

Consultation services

If a faculty, staff, parent or peer is concerned about a student’s mental health, the Counseling Center provides consultation on how to support a student in distress, and if needed, how to make a referral to campus resources.

Crisis services

If you feel you need immediate assistance due to being in crisis, the Counseling Center provides urgent care meetings. Some examples of crisis or urgent situations include:

  • Feeling like you may end your life
  • Feeling like you may seriously harm yourself or another person
  • Death of a loved one
  • Physical or sexual assault, stalking, relationship violence
  • Hearing voices
  • Not being able to function due to extreme psychological distress

Crisis meetings focus on helping you cope with immediate stressors that are reducing your ability to function and determining helpful next steps. You will be asked to complete a few forms so that we may help you as efficiently and as effectively as possible.

Meet our staff

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Counseling Center Staff
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